Callicera erratica explained

Callicera erratica (Walker, 1849), the Golden Pine Fly , is a rare species of syrphid fly observed in the Northeastern United States and Canada. Hoverflies can remain nearly motionless in flight. The adults are also known as flower flies for they are commonly found on flowers from which they get both energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen. Larvae live in water filled ratholes and cavities of old living conifers.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Further reading

• Book: Ross H. Arnett. 30 July 2000. American Insects: A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico. CRC Press.. 978-0-8493-0212-1.

External links

• Web site: Diptera.info.

Notes and References

1. Williston . S.W. . Synopsis of the North American Syrphidae . Bulletin of the United States National Museum . 1887 . 31 . 1–335 .
2. Book: Skevington, Jeffrey H. . 2019 . Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America . 9780691189406.
3. Web site: Callicera erratica Species Information . BugGuide.net. 2018-02-06.
4. Web site: Callicera erratica Report. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 2018-02-06.
5. Web site: Callicera erratica Overview . Encyclopedia of Life. 2018-02-06.